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9 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Happy Earth Day everybody! Earth Day is a time for people to come together to protect our planet! I’m a believer that every day should be...

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Apr 21, 20246 min read


Quick Tip: Get Renters Insurance for Your Gear in Case of Car Theft
When you visit the Pacific Northwest, you get to experience the immense beauty of tall Douglas Firs, the grandeur of the Cascades and...

Tiff
Mar 6, 20244 min read


My Encounter With the Eel People
This blog post is less of a tip and more of just a funny, sketchy story about eel people. Buckle in, buckaroo! I had been driving for...

Tiff
Feb 22, 20246 min read


How to Apply for Backcountry Permits
Permit season is upon us!!! YAYYYY! It’s time to apply for lotteries and permits and all things hiking! Let’s jump right in so you can...

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Feb 13, 20245 min read


Quick Tips: Camping With Propane
I have had two unfortunate propane-related occurrences thus far in my life. Thankfully, these were small, fixable mistakes and did not...

Tiff
Jan 25, 20245 min read


Lessons From My First Major Road Trip
I found an old journal entry dating back to one of my first major road trips. I had little to no idea what I was doing or getting myself...

Tiff
Dec 28, 20235 min read


Writing Poetry Outside
“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” - Robert Frost I've been thinking a lot about this...

Tiff
Nov 19, 20232 min read


When to Say Goodbye to Your Old Hiking Boots
Updated Jan. 2025 Your shoes and boots carry you miles down trails and over mountains. If you’re anything like me, you form a bond with...

Tiff
Oct 22, 20236 min read


Quick Tip: The Trash Bag Pump Sack Technique
I thought I’d give a little tidbit that I recently picked up while hiking that you may find advantageous to add to your backpacking to-do...

Tiff
Oct 13, 20232 min read


An Ode to Mt. Pisgah
I’m a big believer that everyone needs to have their own Mt. Pisgah in their life. Each place you call home requires a sanctuary you can...

Tiff
Sep 13, 20237 min read


Back From My Summer Hiatus
Hello, wonderful, beautiful humans! I’m back from my summer hiatus! You’ll be hearing a lot more from me in the near future with...

Tiff
Aug 23, 20232 min read


Three (Very) Simple Things to Look for When Renting a Car for a Road Trip
Storytime! This little tale is a series of unfortunate events and divine intervention. It also taught me the basics of what to look for when

Tiff
Jun 8, 20237 min read


Oregon Hikes Pt. 1
There is an insurmountable number of hikes the great state of Oregon offers. From local parks to the PCT, high desert to coastal...

Tiff
May 2, 20235 min read


Unexpected Necessities to Bring Backpacking
Whenever you go backpacking, you’ll hear every single person on the trail telling you to only bring the essentials. This is great advice....

Tiff
Mar 8, 20235 min read


Backpacking Gear Checklist (Updated)
Backpacking is one of the best experiences in the whole world! The adventure, the views, the carrying all your essentials right on your...

Tiff
Feb 8, 20233 min read


Backpacking Weight: How Much Should My Pack Weigh?
You're about to embark on a journey into the wilderness with nothin' but a backpack and a sense of adventure! Everything that you need...

Tiff
Feb 8, 20234 min read


How to Stay Motivated After A Bad Hike
Contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as a bad hike. You may have not hit a fitness goal. You may have panted all the way up...

Tiff
Feb 7, 20237 min read


Road Trip Camping
You've done it! You've committed to a road trip! Road trips are memory makers full of excitement. They look different for every person...

Tiff
Jan 25, 20234 min read


3 Steps to Prepare for National Parks Visit
There is so much to take in when you visit a national park. But before you can enjoy all a park has to offer, you need to get there...

Tiff
Jan 25, 20237 min read
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